It's known as "The Oil Capital of Michigan" even though the supply of oil didn't last long. Here's info and vintage photos of Mount Pleasant from 1900-1911...
Central Michigan had a 14 - 13 lead over Minnesota late in the 4th quarter of the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, but was not able to stop Minnesota's late drive as the Golden Gophers beat CMU 21 - 14.