diff --git a/frontend/package.json b/frontend/package.json
index c94b15481..f29ccca80 100644
--- a/frontend/package.json
+++ b/frontend/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "frontend",
-  "version": "1.0.8-beta",
+  "version": "1.0.9-beta",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "build:local": "env-cmd -f .envs/.react react-scripts build",
diff --git a/frontend/public/changelog/v1.0.9-beta.md b/frontend/public/changelog/v1.0.9-beta.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5089202db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/public/changelog/v1.0.9-beta.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+## Summary
+
+This is the 'Globus Download' update! You now have the ability to select Globus as a download option within the data cart (for select available datasets). When downloading with Globus, you will be redirected to provide permission and to select your desired endpoint. Then you'll be able to save your endpoint as default and start the Globus download process. Since this is a brand new feature, there is a chance things will not work perfectly but we hope to address issues and make future improvements and updates as we move forward.
+
+**Changes**
+
+1. Added ability to download datasets (when available) through Globus.
diff --git a/frontend/public/messages/metagrid_messages.md b/frontend/public/messages/metagrid_messages.md
index f8459c586..3e2d8b810 100644
--- a/frontend/public/messages/metagrid_messages.md
+++ b/frontend/public/messages/metagrid_messages.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Welcome to the Metagrid Beta test v1.0.8
+# Welcome to the Metagrid Beta test v1.0.9
 
 Use the Help link to find information on how to contact support or report any issues you find.
 
@@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ Metagrid uses an updated user accounts system. Unfortunately for anyone looking
 
 We are excited to be planning to have an "official" release of the Metagrid platform onto scalable infrastructure. In the meantime we will be testing new features.
 
-- Globus Transfer feature planned to be released in v1.0.9.
+- Globus Transfer feature updates planned to be released in v1.1.0.
diff --git a/frontend/public/messages/test_message.md b/frontend/public/messages/test_message.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 2a47d9a16..000000000
--- a/frontend/public/messages/test_message.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-# This is just a test
-
-Blah blah
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/Messaging/messageDisplayData.ts b/frontend/src/components/Messaging/messageDisplayData.ts
index b7ee1f2e9..5e456bcb8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/Messaging/messageDisplayData.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/components/Messaging/messageDisplayData.ts
@@ -5,14 +5,23 @@ export const rightDrawerMessages: MarkdownMessage[] = [
 ];
 
 export const rightDrawerChanges: MarkdownMessage[] = [
+  { title: 'V1.0.9', fileName: 'changelog/v1.0.9-beta.md' },
   { title: 'V1.0.8', fileName: 'changelog/v1.0.8-beta.md' },
   { title: 'V1.0.7', fileName: 'changelog/v1.0.7-beta.md' },
 ];
 
 const startupMessages: StartPopupData = {
-  messageToShow: 'v1.0.8-beta',
+  messageToShow: 'v1.0.9-beta',
   defaultMessageId: 'welcome',
   messageData: [
+    {
+      messageId: 'v1.0.9-beta',
+      template: MessageTemplates.ChangeLog,
+      data: {
+        changesFile: 'changelog/v1.0.9-beta.md',
+        version: '1.0.9 Beta',
+      },
+    },
     {
       messageId: 'v1.0.8-beta',
       template: MessageTemplates.ChangeLog,