Yes, the efforts to find folks to help clear snow from TCF Bank Stadium have gotten underway, and the Vikings are apparently attempting to recruit people via the most reliable means possible. . .by offering them cold, hard cash.

The team has released a statement asking for folks to come out and help with the snow removal efforts to get the stadium ready for Monday night's game between the Vikings and the Bears. Here are the particulars.

Snow removal in the stands will be the focus. No shovels are needed. Dress for the elements. Free parking will be available in the Gold Lot between 5th and 23rd. Report for work at the Jackson County 247 entrance.

Below are the available shifts.  Call 952-473-3722 if you are willing / able to help.

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

If you're interested in assisting with the efforts and would like more information, please contact the Minnesota Sports Turf Managers Association office at 952-473-3722.

Thanks in advance to anyone that assists with these efforts!