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Commitments and Contingencies NSP-Minnesota-Sherco (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2021 USD ($)
NSP-Minnesota
Rate Matters [Abstract]
Customer refund of previously recovered purchased power costs	$ 17

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