From 1932 – Winter Sports Week – A group of civic boosters in Minot in 1932 were promoting the idea of holding a Winter Sports Week in Minot. The event would begin the next year in 1933. One of the promoters was Casper Oimoen, of Olympic Skiing fame. Some of the events considered were skiing, Curling, Hockey games, Figure Skating, and Dog Sled races, (which were already held and sponsored by the Lions Club.) There was a possibility of holding the state bowling tournament to kick everything off. Indoor events were also considered such as basketball. The Minot Winter Sports week, if held, would be similar to the St. Paul Winter Carnival