Howard, South Dakota elcome to Howard, South Dakota, county seat of Miner County. Miner County is situated centrally and about equal distance from some of the major cities of eastern South Dakota including Mitchell, Huron, Brookings and Sioux Falls.
Agriculture is the leading industry in the area, which is also famous for excellent hunting.
Howard claims the distinction of being the southern gateway to Lake Thompson, one of the state's greatest natural Walleye fishing lakes. In addition to Howard, the communities of Canova, Carthage, Fedora, Roswell and Vilas are situated in Miner County.