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Staples, MN
Staples is a city in Todd and Wadena counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 2,989 at the 2020 census. Staples developed around a sawmill. The settlement was originally called Staples Mill, and under the latter name was platted in 1889, and named for Samuel and Isaac Staples, businessmen in the lumber industry.
Leave big-city chaos behind and satisfy your craving for hometown goodness. Play outside, walk to dinner, and wonder at the stars above. Here, you can slip into small-town life while still being close to big city amenities—but with so much to do, you won’t have to venture far. River tubing, water sports, fishing, ATVing and lakeside camping ensure you get a healthy dose of fresh air. Relax at music performances in all seasons. Run off some energy, marvel at nature, and gather with family in one of Staples’ many parks and gardens. Sneak in a round of golf at The Vintage. Explore the train depot. Soak up green space at the Living Legacy Gardens. Catch a Lumberbats baseball game. Follow the Central Minnesota Barn Quilt Trail. And stroll down Minnesota’s longest fishing pier. Whether you want to get away for the weekend or spend a week with the family, there’s plenty to do. Outdoor recreation, fine arts, rich railroad history—only here, only in Staples, MN.
