Howard Lake is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States.

U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in Howard Lake.

Running parallel with Route 12 is a freight rail line.

The area was first settled by the Dakota, then, in 1855, by Morgan V. Cochran, who later sold his land to Charles Goodsell in 1863.

30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Dura Supreme Cabinetry headquarters is in Howard Lake.

The principal employers in the city are: Dura Supreme has been known to make other things like plastic shelves