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Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
May 03, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Total capitalization   $ 2,441,000 $ 2,267,065
Otter Tail Power Company      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Equity to total capitalization ratio   53.20%  
Net assets restricted from distribution   $ 807,000  
Minimum | Otter Tail Power Company | Minnesota Public Utilities Commission      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Public utilities, requested equity capital structure (as a percent)   48.30%  
Maximum | Otter Tail Power Company      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Total capitalization   $ 2,000,000  
Maximum | Otter Tail Power Company | Minnesota Public Utilities Commission      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Public utilities, requested equity capital structure (as a percent)   59.10%  
Second Shelf Registration | Subsequent Event      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Shelf registration (in shares) 1,500,000