Bisi Onile-Ere
Bisi Onile-Ere is the co-anchor of FOX 9 News at 6:30 p.m. and FOX 9+ News at 7 p.m. with Tim Blotz.
Born and raised in south Minneapolis, Bisi is thrilled to be back home.
Before joining FOX 9 in December of 2017, she was a correspondent for a national news network's Detroit, Michigan bureau. Bisi has also reported and anchored at WDIV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Detroit, WJRT-TV, the ABC affiliate in Flint, Michigan, and the CBS affiliate in Duluth, Minnesota, where she began her on-air news career.
Bisi has covered a number of national breaking news stories, including the murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohammad Noor, Flint's water crisis, Detroit's historic bankruptcy, and General Motors' ignition switch recall.
Throughout her career, she has been the recipient of two Michigan Emmy Awards, and a Michigan Associated Press Award.
Bisi is a graduate of South High School in Minneapolis and an alumna of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism.
She's a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
When she's not working, Bisi enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
The latest from Bisi Onile-Ere
Andersen Windows and Doors looking to hire 1,000 workers as state rebounds from pandemic
The nation's home renovation and construction boom has led to a hiring blitz for one Minnesota manufacturing company. Andersen Windows and Doors is looking to hire at least 1,000 workers.
Dentists see increase in stress-related dental issues amid pandemic
From cracked teeth to clinching, pandemic-related stress is sending more and more people to the dentist's office.
Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
Minnesota woman, who launched self-care line for Black girls, is finalist for $100K grant
It's been one year since a local entrepreneur launched a line of self-care products geared toward Black and brown girls. Through a nationwide competition, the small startup known as "Rocky Robinson" is hoping to win what could be a game-changing grant.
Newborn named after security officer who delivered her outside hospital
A new addition to Lacey Gonzalez’s family arrived a little early in Minneapolis last week.
As clocks spring ahead this weekend, Minnesota lawmakers debate whether to do away with clock change
Daylight saving time returns this weekend, and the pending spring forward has some debating whether we should do away with the clock change.
M Health Fairview doctors' book handouts giving young children a head start
March is National Reading Month and M Health Fairview recently received a gift to help celebrate.
Amid pandemic setbacks, Minnesota women strive to reenter workforce
Top state officials led a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women in the workforce, addressing job loss, unequal pay, childcare challenges and more.
University of Minnesota to create center to research health equity
One of the largest health care systems in the state is donating millions of dollars to a new University of Minnesota research center.