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Pickleball: How Well Wisconsin's Biggest Cities Meet Growing Demand
Pickleball is taking Wisconsin by storm as one of the fastest-growing sports, but how well are cities meeting the demand for courts?

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Pickleball is taking Wisconsin by storm as one of the fastest-growing sports, but how well are cities meeting the demand for courts?

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