Winona has two sister cities in Misato, Japan, and Bytów, Poland. The Winona International Friendship Association (WIFA) was established in 2014 to coordinate student ambassador delegations with Misato, Japan. WIFA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors. 

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Each year, WIFA accepts applications and interviews 8th-10th grade students who are interested in becoming ambassadors to Misato. Once selected, this group meets throughout the year to host the October Misato delegation in Winona, learn about the Japanese culture, and host fundraising events to offset their travel fees.

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To learn about each of Winona's sister cities, visit the "About" page.

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