MPR's Tom Scheck reports on possible impact of Minnesota Twins leaving the state. Most experts say only a new stadium will prevent the loss of the team. Observers say if Major League Baseball moves ahead with its contraction plans and cuts the Twins before next season, the Twin Cities reputation as a major league city sports location would be in jeopardy. However, economists say the fallout from the loss of the team would be more psychological than economic.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments on an appeal by Major League Baseball and the Minnesota Twins of an injunction requiring the team to play in the Metrodome next season. If the injunction is upheld, lawmakers and the public would have one year to find a way to keep the team in the state.