Metrodome Repair Timeline Unknown

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The diagnosis on the Metrodome is critical, and the prognosis is a long one for the building to become its old self again...

Here's what's wrong...

The triangular panel on west side of the building was severely damaged. All three Teflon panels need to be replaced. A quick patch job just won't work. The snow and ice still on the sagging Dome are complicating the repairs.

During an inspection last April, Birdair, the company made the Metrodome, said overall it was in good condition, except for the interior, which was in poor shape. But even on the outside of the Dome, crews had to replace patches that were coming loose.

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Now, they're trying to get TCF Bank Stadium in line for the next home game- five days from now. If you're interested in the clean-up... the info is courtesy of the Vikings...

Volunteers will be accepted at 8 a.m., Noon and 4 p.m. beginning Thursday. Volunteer help will be accepted at those times on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No volunteer help is being requested or accepted for Wednesday.

Volunteers should gather outside the Lincoln County entrance to TCF Bank Stadium at the times listed above.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age and are encouraged to wear proper outdoor attire. Shovels will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own shovel if they wish.

If this interests you, or you know a friend that could use the work, please contact the Minnesota Sports Turf Managers Association office at 952-473-3722. Below are the available shifts.

Note: Once the project is completed the shifts will end – potentially before Sunday.

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – THURSDAY, DEC. 16 - $10 per hour
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – THURSDAY, DEC. 16 - $10 per hour
7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – THURSDAY, DEC. 16 - $13 per hour
1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. – THURSDAY, DEC. 16 - $15 per hour

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – FRIDAY, DEC. 17 - $10 per hour
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – FRIDAY, DEC. 17 - $10 per hour
7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – FRIDAY, DEC. 17 - $13 per hour
1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. – FRIDAY, DEC. 17 - $15 per hour

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – SATURDAY, DEC. 18 - $10 per hour
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – SATURDAY, DEC. 18 - $10 per hour
7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – SATURDAY, DEC. 18 - $13 per hour
1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. – SATURDAY, DEC. 18 - $15 per hour

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – SUNDAY, DEC. 19 - $10 per hour
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – SUNDAY, DEC. 19 - $10 per hour
7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – SUNDAY, DEC. 19 - $13 per hour
1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. – SUNDAY, DEC. 19 - $15 per hour