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About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is the Isabella County seat and the home of Central Michigan University, whose Chippewas play football at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, based on the Isabella Reservation, runs Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways. The Chippewa River winds through town past Island Park and Mill Pond Park, and downtown Broadway Street mixes student hangouts with longtime local shops. Our Mount Pleasant coverage follows city and county news, Central Michigan and Mount Pleasant High School sports, and things to do across Isabella County.
Top things to do in Mount Pleasant
- Watch Central Michigan Chippewas football at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
- Visit the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways.
- Paddle or walk the Chippewa River at Mill Pond Park or Island Park.
- Shop and eat along downtown Broadway Street.
- Catch a concert or show at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
Guides
- Things to Do in Mount Pleasant and Mid-Michigan This Fall (2026 Guide)
- Michigan Halloween Guide 2026: Haunted Houses, Corn Mazes and Trick-or-Treat Events by Region
- All Mitten Daily guides
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Latest from Mount Pleasant
Community · October 21, 2026
Mount Pleasant’s St. John’s Episcopal wins a $54,000 Sacred Places grant to restore its altar wall and stained glass, and must match it
The 1880s “church with the red doors” is the only Michigan congregation among 30 grantees this year and has pledged a $54,000 match.
News · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant City Commission race: nine candidates for four seats on Nov. 3, with early voting at CMU’s Powers Hall from Oct. 24
Mayor Boomer Wingard is among the nine. Early voting runs daily Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, and the City Clerk’s office opens Saturday, Oct. 31, for absentee voting.
News · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant’s Central Michigan University enrollment falls 4.6% to 13,524 as international students drop by about 500
President Neil MacKinnon blamed visa trouble for losing about 1,000 international students in two years. University leaders say finances remain strong.
News · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant ballot explainer: what a yes or no vote means on the Consumers Energy easement along West Broadway
The easement would allow power-line work and tree trimming up to 80 feet into Nelson Park and Riverside Cemetery and 40 feet into Mill Pond Park. The city says a no vote could lead to condemnation.
News · October 20, 2026
Isabella County updates its 911 plan after a state review and replaces a 1992 emergency management policy
Commissioners removed two agencies that no longer belong on the list, including a township marshal’s office that was dissolved years ago, and approved $1.47 million in September bills.
Sports · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant’s CMU football down the stretch: Miami Oct. 24, Eastern Michigan at Ford Field Nov. 4, Sacramento State home Nov. 11
The 3-4 Chippewas (1-2 MAC) have two home dates left at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, then finish at Buffalo and Ball State.
Sports · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant’s CMU men’s basketball opens Nov. 2 at Louisiana-Monroe, then hosts Alma Nov. 6 at McGuirk Arena
Coach Andy Bronkema’s Chippewas have 15 home games and a new double round-robin MAC schedule that brings every league opponent to Mount Pleasant.
Sports · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant Oilers clinch a share of the SVL North with a 34-10 win over Midland, host Bay City John Glenn Oct. 23
No. 9 Mt. Pleasant is 7-1 after quarterback Freddie Makinen threw two touchdowns, both to Zay McGinnis, including a 57-yarder.
Michigan Travel · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant Christmas Celebration is Saturday, Dec. 5: a 5K, Breakfast with Santa, afternoon fun and a 6 p.m. Lighted Christmas Parade
The all-day downtown event includes the Jingle-All-the-Way 5K, a Winter Market, ice sculpting, cookie decorating and the tree lighting before the parade.
Michigan Travel · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant concerts: Kenny G plays Soaring Eagle Nov. 13 and Chicago follows Nov. 18 in the Entertainment Hall
Kenny G tickets run $45 to $74 and Chicago’s $76 to $110, with fees and taxes included. Both shows start at 8 p.m.
Michigan Travel · October 20, 2026
Mount Pleasant’s Ziibiwing Center: a visitor’s guide to the Saginaw Chippewa museum of Anishinabe culture and lifeways
The center’s permanent exhibit, Diba Jimooyung, tells the Anishinabek story in their own voice. It is open weekdays, and admission for adults is $12.