The UWRF Marching Falcons kicked off the 2026 annual university Homecoming Parade down Second Street in River Falls on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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UW-River Falls Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth topped this float along with other colleagues. He began his role on March 1, 2025.
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The UWRF women’s hockey team, who are back-to-back-to-back national champions, opens the 2026-27 season on Oct. 30 at home against Saint Mary’s.
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The UWRF women’s basketball team opens its season Nov. 7 against Gustavus.
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The Falcon softball team, who has been busy with their fall ball schedule, dedicated the home dugout at Faye Perkins Softball Stadum on Saturday, Sept. 26, in honor of alum and St. Croix Central teacher Mindy (Rudiger) Ramberg, who died last year.
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The UWRF men’s basketball team gave kids along the parade route the opportunity to dunk with their Munch Madness hoop. The team opens its season Nov. 10 at Carleton.
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The UWRF fall and competition dance team includes members Lucy Brecht, Ellie Davis, Aubrey Gagnon, Jamie Gadbois, Grace Healy, Damyre Perry, Allie Berndt, Lily Bergren, Adria Hanson, Stephanie Tice, Ashley Bafia, Molly Krohn and Sarah Smith.
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The UWRF baseball team gave young fans the chance to throw a pitch during Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. On Oct. 11, the team held its 2026 Fall High School Prospect Camp at First National Bank of River Falls Field.
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The UWRF cheer team members for 2026-27 are Emma Botello, Allison Stoltz, Lily Gauthier, Tavarius White, Meaghanne Richmond, Molly Reynolds, Payten Degrave and Lexi Kamrowksi.
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The UWRF men’s soccer team showed off its skills along the parade route.
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Gary Bird, of Spring Valley, drove his 1968 Cadillac in the UWRF Homecoming Parade. At UWRF, he currently conducts the University/Community Band and performs with the Lake Wobegon Brass Band, Sheldon Theater Brass Band and several regional brass ensembles.
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Freddy the Falcon greeted UW-River Falls fans and supporters along the Second Street parade route.
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The Meyer Middle School marching band provided a fine grand finale for the UWRF Homecoming Parade.
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Second Street in River Falls was wall-to-wall Falcon supporters for the UWRF Homecoming Parade.
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The Kamma Sigma Chapter of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority says it focuses on the values of character, dignity, scholarship and college loyalty.
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No. 6-ranked UW-River Falls Football delivered a memorable Homecoming victory Saturday, defeating UW-Oshkosh 34-31 in overtime in front of nearly 4,000 fans at Smith Stadium at Ramer Field.
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