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
Black Fashion Week provides artist spotlight in Minnesota
The event is now in its seventh year, and from the beginning its intention was to highlight some of the areas up-an-coming designers, models and makeup artists.
Help wanted: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office ramping up recruitment
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is currently ramping up its recruitment efforts, with law enforcement officials looking for new faces to fill several open positions.
Minneapolis exhibit explores the horrors of gun violence
Every day in America, someone loses their life to gun violence. In a new exhibit, a local artist explores the widespread impact of what some deem a public health crisis.
St. Paul teen uses poetry to heal, advocate for mental health awareness
A local high school student is bringing awareness of mental health through literature.
Stranger buys 1,000 cookies from MN girl scout – then gives them away
Girl Scout cookies are as American as apple pie. As the annual cookie-selling season comes to an end, one local scout and her troop are enjoying sweet success thanks to the generosity of a stranger.
Morrill Hall Takeover: The civil rights protest that changed the U of M
In January 1969, five Black students entered the University of Minnesota’s student records office and refused to leave. It would historically become known as the Morrill Hall Takeover.
Fresh Eye Gallery opens, offers disabled artists showcase in Minneapolis
Brushwork features the artwork of six local artists, and one of them is making his first public debut.
Ramsey County corrections officers hailed as heroes after off-duty intervention
Two Ramsey County Sheriff’s officers are being recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty. It all stems from an incident last week involving a Minnesota State trooper. And it was all captured-on camera.
Mounds View barber expands, aims to train next generation
Nathan Sheferaw opened his own barbershop at the age of 21. Now, after just a few years in business, the now 25-year-old is looking to expand and train the next generation of barbers.
St. Thomas student business finds success, passion in budding entrepreneur
A University of St. Thomas student is finding success in the resell business as one of his many ventures.