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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees: Power Sales Agreements (Details) - MW | Jun. 03, 2022 | May 03, 2022
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Wygen I I I Generating Facility Member |  |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share |  | 25.00%
M D U, Montana Dakota Utilities | South Dakota Electric |  |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Number of Megawatts Sold Under Long-Term Contract | 23 |
M D U, Montana Dakota Utilities | South Dakota Electric | Maximum |  |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |  |
Number of Megawatts Sold Under Long-Term Contract |  | 50

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