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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 03, 2023 USD ($) numberOfLandEasement	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Ashtabula III Wind Farm
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 50.6
Otter Tail Power Company | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Estimated liability of refund obligation		$ 2.6
Otter Tail Power Company | Ashtabula III Wind Farm
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 50.6
Otter Tail Power Company | Ashtabula III Wind Farm | Land Easement Payments
Other Commitments [Line Items]
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Remaining payments under easements	$ 4.2

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