diff --git a/exampleSite/content/basics/CHANGELOG.md b/exampleSite/content/basics/CHANGELOG.md
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 # Changelog
 
+## 5.9.1 (2022-12-23)
+
+### Enhancements
+
+- [**feature**] theme: make external link target configurable [#426](https://github.com/McShelby/hugo-theme-relearn/issues/426)
+
+---
+
 ## 5.9.0 (2022-12-23)
 
 ### Enhancements
diff --git a/layouts/partials/version.txt b/layouts/partials/version.txt
index acf79b536c..92666713cf 100644
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-5.9.0+tip
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+5.9.1
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