Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States.

Located about forty-one miles northwest of the Twin Cities, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes dotted with summer cabins.

Now it is considered an exurb of the metro area,[8] with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.

18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

2013 Estimated Population is 10,298 As of the census of 2000,[2] there were 6,063 people, 2,117 households, and 1,570 families living in the city.

17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Due to the rich amount of ice Big Lake provided, it needed to be transported quickly, enabling Big Lake to be suitable for a railway station which was built in 1871.

Big Lake is known locally for its annual summer festival "Spud Fest," which celebrates all things potato-related.

The festival is also known for its large softball tournament, attracting teams from all over the state.

Big Lake is also home to the area famous ice auger company, Strike Master.

Big Lake is also host to the largest youth football tournament in the Upper Midwest.

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop.

The city hosts ISD #727, which includes Big Lake High School.