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Commitments and Contingencies NSP-Minnesota-Sherco (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Rate Matters [Abstract] |
Sherco Dissallowance | $ 22
NSP-Minnesota |
Rate Matters [Abstract] |
Customer refund of previously recovered purchased power costs | $ 17

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