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Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies - Transmission (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Transmission [Line Items] |  |
Number of CapX2020 Projects | 3 |
Minimum Amount Expected to be Invested in Transmission Projects | $ 110 |
Maximum Amount Expected to be Invested in Transmission Projects | 120 |
Capital Cost Spent to Date | 45.7 | 27.8
CapX2020 Monticello to St. Cloud Project [Member] |  |
Transmission [Line Items] |  |
Transmission Line Length (Miles) | 28 |
Transmission Line Capacity (kV) | 345 |
CapX2020 Bemidji to Grand Rapids Project [Member] |  |
Transmission [Line Items] |  |
Transmission Line Length (Miles) | 70 |
Transmission Line Capacity (kV) | 230 |
Capital Cost Spent to Date | 12.1 | 7.4
CapX2020 Fargo to Monticello Projects [Member] |  |
Transmission [Line Items] |  |
Transmission Line Length (Miles) | 238 |
Transmission Line Capacity (kV) | 345 |
Capital Cost Spent to Date | $ 33.6 | $ 20.4

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