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South Dakota is expanding its life science and biotechnology industry with a new 80-acre campus in Sioux Falls.

The state's affordable environment and collaborative nature are key draws for emerging biotech companies.

Despite recent growth, South Dakota ranks low nationally in business and academic research and development.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In the northwest corner of Sioux Falls, an 80-acre campus opened its first building this year dedicated entirely to expanding the state's life science and biotechnology research industry.

After nearly 30 years of planning and development, the University of South Dakota Discovery District now provides lab and office space to emerging and established companies that specialize in those promising areas of growth.

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