The former Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice is a veteran arbitrator who served with Glen Taylor in the state Legislature.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx ownership saga that has dragged on for three years now has reached a critical point. On Monday, an arbitration hearing will begin in the battle to determine who is the rightful owners of the franchises.

The battle for ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx goes to arbitration this week. Why it matters: Whoever wins is likely to gain control of the team after a bitter falling-out. The latest: A source with knowledge of the process — who was not authorized to discuss the matter — told Axios arbitration is expected to last a week and a decision would come a month later.