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Wilson Park Senior Center opens as overnight shelter for the homeless

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MILWAUKEE — With temperatures dropping to potentially dangerous lows, a new shelter is opening its doors to Milwaukee's homeless.

The Wilson Park Senior Center is offering up its space on the city's south side.

The senior center, located at 2601 W. Howard Ave., will be available for those experiencing homelessness from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

If you or someone you know needs shelter from the cold, call 211 to find a location near you.