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Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce president charged with second DWI since taking on high-profile role
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The conviction is related to a 2022 incident.
A local business leader is facing charges related to driving while intoxicated. Matthew Baumgartner, the president of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, has been convicted of a DWI offense. This is not his first conviction, as he has been found guilty of second-degree DWI in the past.
The conviction is related to a 2022 incident. Further details about the case can be found through the Star Tribune. Information about the circumstances surrounding the conviction is available from the source, providing more context about the situation involving the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce president.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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