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
Minneapolis police overtime funding passed by council committee
The Minneapolis Police Department's overtime pay request was approved by a council committee Thursday.
Twin Cities market displays talents of Asian women artists and makers
Female Asian makers and artists from around the Twin Cities are featured at the Little Asia Market.
Animal Humane Society volunteer celebrates 100th birthday at shelter
Charlotte Beegle joined the Animal Humane Society 32 years ago and has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours. She said she felt "in the right place" to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Teens seek role in helping curb violence in Minneapolis
Amid a rise in violence in Minneapolis, some of the city’s younger residents are calling for action.
Funeral services held for Minnesota DNR officer killed in crash
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Sarah Grell was laid to rest on Friday after she was killed in a crash earlier this week.
Twin Cities organization focuses on mentoring LGBTQ+ youth
A new Twin Cities organization is working to mentor LGBTQ+ youth.
Time of Reckoning seeks more equitable future for Minnesota
Time of Reckoning hosted the last of a series of community meetings Wednesday to promote its initiative to create a more equitable future in Minnesota.
'Revive, Refresh, Rebuild': Black Fashion Week Minnesota returns for 4th year
Black Fashion Week Minnesota arrives for its 4th iteration this weekend with a renewed sense of purpose for giving the Black community a platform.
Group pushes for more transparency after complaints of racism in DOC
An organization advocating for state prisoners is calling on the Minnesota Department of Corrections to address a string of complaints.
Just Deeds helps homeowners identify and remove racial covenants
Racial covenants were used to keep Black people from buying homes in Minnesota cities, but a local group is working to remove that language from homeowners' deeds.