Minnesota students with criminal history face stigma

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Nathan Anderson admits he made some "stupid choices" years ago.

He wants to enter a profession where he can help people avoid hardships with school and work, the St. Cloud Times (http://on.sctimes.com/2a6Tn8p ) reported.

But the St. Cloud State University student can't.

"Right now, because of my criminal background, I have to put some of my education on hold," he said.

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