Staples, MN

united states

Staples is a small central Minnesota city where Highways 10 and 210 intersect, making it a natural stopping point between the Twin Cities and northwestern Minnesota. The town sits in lake country with good access to Brainerd (25 miles northeast) and serves regional travelers with EV charging stations along the Highway 10 corridor. Originally named for its role as a railroad depot loading wooden railroad ties from local forests.