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
People of Color Careers launching online to create equitable access to jobs
The organizer behind an effort to promote diversity in Minnesota’s workforce is launching a new initiative. The goal is to ensure professionals of color have equitable access to career opportunities.
What can we do about the gap between white and Black homeownership rates in Minneapolis?
In Minneapolis, there is a shocking gap in homeownership rates between races.
St. Cloud State swimming star makes heroic rescue of family from dangerous waters in Lake Superior
The captain of the St. Cloud State swimming and diving team is being hailed as a hero after saving the lives of three people in Lake Superior on Sunday.
Voices for Change: How to close the racial and ethnic disparities exposed by COVID-19
In recent weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on racial and ethnic disparities in Minnesota.
Minneapolis NAACP president arrested at Kentucky protest for Breonna Taylor
Minneapolis NAACP President Leslie Redmond was among more than 80 people arrested Tuesday during a protest calling for charges in Breonna Taylor's death at the home of Kentucky's attorney general.
St. Paul superintendent talks strategies to close achievement gap at schools
Racial disparities in Minnesota's education system have persisted for decades. In fact, some studies suggest the state has the worst achievement gaps in the country.
Sen. Smith meets with St. Paul business owners impacted by COVID-19, civil unrest
Senator Tina Smith met with a group of St. Paul business owners, who are working to get back on their feet amid COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
Walz proposes $56.6 million to help support Minnesota child care providers
Financial relief could be on the way to child care providers in Minnesota hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Inclusion is key': Minnesota entrepreneur creates new brand for Black girls
After working years in the retail marketing industry, entrepreneur Audra Robinson is working to fill a void.
Voices for Change: The role Somali-Americans are playing in standing against systemic racism
Home to the largest Somali community in the country, Minnesota Somali-Americans have played a pivotal role in taking a stand against systemic racism in the weeks following the death of George Floyd.