Howard I. Nelson (November 25, 1912 – March 31, 2008) was an American businessman and politician.
He owned a meat market and frozen food locker in Lindstrom, Minnesota.
Nelson served on the Lindstrom City Council and was mayor.
His son Peter C. Nelson and his granddaughter Laurie Halverson also served in the Minnesota Legislator.
Nelson died in Chisago City, Minnesota.