Just a quick note to let you know that the Commander will be closing at Noon on Saturday, July 16th, for a wedding reception (congratulations to the happy couple!).  We will be open again at 9:30pm for “Vintage Raggs”!  JJ’s Pub is open at Noon on Saturday, so be sure to join us there for Bar Bingo at 2pm, Two-for-One Happy Hour from 5 to 7pm, and Live Entertainment from 5 to 9pm with “Platinum FM”.  Have a great weekend!

Join us for 3 big nights of LIVE entertainment with “Hitfaced” at the Commander Friday through Sunday, July 1st, 2nd and 3rd! Jud Hailey will be appearing at JJ’s Pub on Saturday after Bar Bingo, and Commander Karaoke is coming up on Monday, July 4th at 7pm. And starting this week (June 30th), DJ Josh is here with Karaoke every Thursday night after Commander Bar Bingo.

Have a fun and safe July 4th holiday! We hope to see you!

The first big holiday weekend of the summer is here! Don’t miss 3 nights of great live entertainment with “Sell Out Stereo” at the Commander Friday through Sunday, May 27th, 28th and 29th, and “The Hunyuckers” at JJ’s Pub on Saturday, May 28th! We’ll also have the JJ’s Pub Meat Raffle on Friday night, Bar Bingo (also at JJ’s) on Saturday at 2pm, and Commander Karaoke on Monday night at 7pm. Come join us for all the fun!

Our Commander and JJ’s Pub Customer Appreciation Hog Roast is coming up on Saturday, May 7th! We’ll have free pork sandwiches from noon until they’re gone, and lots of prizes to give away. Stop by and see us under the tent on the JJ’s Pub patio!

The Commander and JJ’s Pub will be closed on Easter Sunday so that our employees can celebrate the holiday with their families. But if you need to entertain some relatives Friday & Saturday we’re here to help! We’ve got live entertainment both nights, great food, and Bar Bingo on Saturday afternoon! Happy Easter!

You’ll have two chances to celebrate St. Patty’s Day this year at the Commander!

Join us on Saturday, March 12th, for Green Beer, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, and $4 Irish Cow Shots. Enjoy “Platinum FM Acoustic” at JJ’s Pub from 5-9pm, and “Hitchville” at the Commander starting at 9:30pm.

Come back on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17th, for all the same specials, and enjoy an exciting round of Bar Bingo at 6:30pm. (Isn’t the green bingo dauber supposed to be lucky on March 17th?)

We hope to see you!

If you and your Valentine are planning to dine out this weekend, the Commander has a couple of great specials on Friday and Saturday, February 13th & 14th! Try our Seafood Platter with broiled walleye, scallops and shrimp, lightly basted with lemon and white wine, and served with wild rice. Or, how about our Herb Encrusted Filet Mignon, flame broiled to perfection and served with your choice of potato. Each of these entrees includes a choice of soup or salad, dessert and champagne, all for $29.95. Call 218-562-4198 for reservations.

Get ready for a great Ice Fest Weekend this Friday thru Sunday, January 8th, 9th and 10th. Our Bikini Contest starts at 9pm on Saturday with a Grand Prize of $500! We’ve got “The Soupbones” at JJ’s Pub from 5-9pm Saturday, and “Them Pesky Kids” at the Commander both Friday and Saturday at 9:30pm. And be sure to check out our Blinkie Button specials – $1 off breakfast, $4 Rumplemintz shots, and 2-for-1 wings!

All of us at the Commander and JJ’s Pub want to wish you a very Happy Holiday. The Commander will be open until 6pm on Thursday and closed Christmas Day. JJ’s is closed on Thursday, but will open at 5pm on Christmas Day with entertainment by Todd Douglas from 8-11pm. Here’s hoping Santa brings you everything on your list this year!

If you’re a fan of bingo (and who isn’t?) stop by for Commander Bar Bingo this Thursday, November 5th at 6:30. The jackpot is up to $1600 in 58 numbers or less. And Saturday at JJ’s Pub, the Bar Bingo jackpot is at a near-record $1979 in 61 numbers or less! JJ’s Bingo starts at 2pm. Come out and try your luck while supporting the Pelican Lakes Conservation Club! And don’t forget, we’ll also be serving up our yummy $1 burgers and fries during Bingo. We hope to see you!