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Notes Payable, Current Maturities and Debt: Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 24, 2020 USD ($)
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Electric Utilities | South Dakota Electric | Bonds Due 2024 |
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | $ 2.9

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