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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2015 USD ($) JointVenture | Apr. 30, 2014 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2013 USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of fiscal year | $ 6,203 |  |
Contributions | 8,909 | $ 3,895 | $ 6,483
Balance at close of fiscal year | $ 6,368 | 6,203 |
Number of joint ventures | JointVenture | 1 |  |
Agreement period of joint venture | 4 years |  |
Southgate - Minot, ND [Member] |  |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of fiscal year | $ 6,203 | 5,937 | 0
Contributions | 0 | 0 | 5,932
Net income | 165 | 266 | 5
Balance at close of fiscal year | $ 6,368 | $ 6,203 | $ 5,937

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